George Washington: The Making of an American Symbol

George Washington: The Making of an American Symbol by Schwartz, Barry

Barry Schwartz

Biographies & Memoirs

Free Press

The Paradox of Choice : Why More Is Less, Revised Edition

Ecco

“Provocative and richly textured. . . .Schwartz’s analyses of the inadequacies of contemporary scientific views of human nature are compelling, but the consequences are even more worthy of note.” ―Los Angeles Times Out of the investigations and speculations of contemporary science, a challenging view of human behavior and society has emerged and gained strength. It is a view that equates “human nature” utterly and unalterably with the pursuit of self-interest. Influenced by this view, people increasingly appeal to natural imperatives, instead of moral ones, to explain and justify their actions and those of others.

The Battle for Human Nature: Science, Morality, and Modern Life

Science & Math

WW Norton & Co.

Psychology Of Learning And Behavior

Norton & Company, Incorporated W.W.

Whether we’re buying a pair of jeans, selecting a long-distance carrier, choosing a doctor, or setting up a 401(k), everyday decisions—from the mundane to the profound challenges of balancing career, family, and individual needs—have become increasingly complex due to the overwhelming abundance of choice with which we are presented. We assume that more choice means better options and greater satisfaction. But beware of choice overload: it can make you question the decisions you make before you even make them, it can set you up for unrealistically high expectations, and it can make you blame yourself for any and all failures. In The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz explains why too much of a good thing has proven detrimental to our psychological and emotional well-being. Synthesizing current research in the social sciences, he makes the counterintuitive case that eliminating choices can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and busyness of our lives. In accessible, engaging, and anecdotal prose, he offers practical steps for how to limit choices to a manageable number, have the discipline to focus on the important ones and ignore the rest, and, ultimately, derive greater satisfaction from the choices you do make.
"An insightful study that winningly argues its subtitle." —Philadelphia Inquirer
"The Paradox of Choice is genuine and useful. The book is well-reasoned and solidly researched." —New York Observer

Paradox of Choice, The

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

BRILLIANCE AUDIO ^

Anleitung zur Unzufriedenheit

Ullstein Taschenbuchvlg

なぜ選ぶたびに後悔するのか―「選択の自由」の落とし穴

Ted Books. Dlaczego pracujemy

Relacja

Why we work (Korean Edition)

Literary Neighborhood

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